Legislative Priorities for 2019

January 2019

Support passage of the Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution.

Economic Self Sufficiency

Raise the minimum wage– Supporting legislation bringing the minimum wage in line with the current economy.

Promote equal pay policies and practices to close the gender gap – Supporting legislation to close the earning ratio of women and men working full time, year-round.

Education

Increase support for quality, locally governed public education by

Supporting legislation restoring funding to public education in North Carolina;

Opposing expansion of the school voucher program and implementing accountability measures and consequences which are comparable for public and private schools receiving state or local funding, including educational vouchers.

Developing teacher salary schedules which bring North Carolina’s teacher’s salaries in line with national averages.

Promoting educational opportunities for girls and women – Supporting funding for Title IX and STEM programs

Health Care

Support the Governor’s proposal to expand Medicaid – Increasing the availability of health care for residents of North Carolina.

AAUW's mission is to advance gender equity for women and girls through research, education, and advocacy. The strategic goal is to develop program planning, communication and advocacy to advance the climate for women’s equity in North Carolina.